Information on the services and assistance available, including the replacement of lost or stolen passports, for expats from the UK, USA, Canada and Australia from their embassies and consulates in Thailand...

Most countries have an Embassy or Consular Offices to deal with matters affecting their own nationals living in or visiting the country.

Citizens of the USA, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia living in Thailand are particularly well catered to by the consular sections of their Embassies and other organisations. Those from one of these countries will find a wealth of up-to-date and officially published information from the links below.

The British Embassy and Consular Offices provide services to British citizens in Thailand. Services include:

Providing help to those who have been victim of a crime

Providing notarial services and letters that may be required by the Thai authorities

Consular birth and death registrations

Information on transferring funds

Providing details of local lawyers, doctors, translators and funeral directors

The UK government's GOV.UK website provides information online for Britons considering moving abroad and for those already there. It includes tax, health and education advice as well as a section on what to do when returning to the UK.

All applications for UK passports and visas to visit the UK must be submitted by appointment only at the UK Visa Application Centre. The exception to this is a 12-month extension to a UK passport which is handled by the Embassy.

Consular Help for EU Nationals

Under EU law, an EU citizen is entitled to consular help from any EU consular representation abroad if their own country is not represented locally. This applies outside the EU to EU citizens who are either residing or travelling abroad. Any EU Embassy or Consulate must provide help to an EU citizen under the same conditions as they would their nationals.

Information on the type of help available and details to foreign consulates and Embassies can be found on the European Commission's website, Consular Protection for EU Citizens.

US Citizens

The American Citizen Services (ACS) section of the US Embassy offers a variety of services to Americans living in or visiting Thailand. The entrance to ACS is across from the US Embassy. All visitors must bring photo identification.

Australian Citizens

The services provided by the Consular Office of the Australian Embassy include the handling of visa enquiries, replacement of lost, stolen or damaged passports and providing general support for Australians in Thailand.